tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253036952011-04-21T18:42:16.402-07:00musings on media relations from BLASTmediaBLASTmediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160777627557995435noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25303695.post-1146753927590309932006-05-04T07:42:00.000-07:002006-05-04T18:37:49.350-07:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/1600/photo_book.2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/320/photo_book.2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:Arial;">At BLASTmedia, we see plenty of interesting products, but we’re especially excited about the latest offering from our new client, CYS Communications.<br /><br />Our very own Heidi Monroe Kroft pulled together a bunch of photos from her wedding that were filed away on her PC. A quick download of the CYS software and within a few minutes, she had created her own customized Photobook. She just received the finished product and her family members are now hounding her for copies.</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">You can visit CYS <a href="http://www.cyscommunications.com">here</a>.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25303695-114675392759030993?l=blastmedia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>BLASTmediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160777627557995435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25303695.post-1146518294687201912006-05-01T13:57:00.000-07:002006-05-01T14:47:12.536-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/1600/05_01_1.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/320/05_01_1.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.ad-tech.com/sf.asp">ad tech</a> has come and gone but the memories remain. ad tech is the industry leading exhibit and forum for the latest and greatest for online and interactive marketing.<br /><br />Blast Media was there in support of our client <a href="http://www.TrueLocal.com">TrueLocal</a> and the launch of their new local traffic estimator tool. We were able to set up media appointments with members of the press and met with many interesting attendees, many of whom are on the forefront when it comes to interactive marketing.<br /><br />Be sure to check out TrueLocal's Jake Baillie and his conversation with Peter over at <a href="http://localonliner.com/?p=106">LocalOnliner</a>.<br /><br />While much of the show floor had many of the typical trinkets and giveaways, I did see some interesting customer aquisition strategies, including the "Truth Booth" from <a href="http://www.atlassolutions.com/">Atlas</a> which had users go in a booth and tell thier dirty web secrets - all for a t-shirt or shot glass. They are set to post the most humorous on their blog/podcast - as of today nothing is posted but stay tuned.<br /><br />I only wish I was able to hit some of the sessions as the floor buzzed with the different topics including The Future of Search.<br /><br />We had a great time in a <a href="http://onlysf.sfvisitor.org/">great city</a> and look forward to next year.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25303695-114651829468720191?l=blastmedia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>BLASTmediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160777627557995435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25303695.post-1145633362448113442006-04-21T08:27:00.000-07:002006-04-21T08:47:26.456-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/1600/CTIA%20016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/320/CTIA%20016.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">BLASTmedia has taken the show on the road!<span style=""> </span>Kelly and Sabrina hit NYC to show off our latest client, DreamAuthentics.<span style=""> </span>We set up meetings with 13 media outlets including Playboy, Maxim, MTV, and Stuff Magazine.<span style=""> </span>Scott Alexander of Playboy was more then happy to show off his Donkey Kong skills to Rick during our meeting.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25303695-114563336244811344?l=blastmedia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>BLASTmediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160777627557995435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25303695.post-1144803646294138472006-04-11T17:51:00.000-07:002006-04-12T07:14:06.840-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/1600/CTIA%20012.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/320/CTIA%20012.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/1600/CTIA%20003.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/320/CTIA%20003.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Well, the BLASTmedia crew was in high gear last week at CTIA in Vegas. Three of our clients exhibited at the show showcasing their latest products. BLAST facilitated over 40 face-to-face media interviews pushing our client's messages out to the masses. Long days were had by all, but we managed to find a few places to hang out at night......<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/1600/CTIA%20008.0.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/320/CTIA%20008.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25303695-114480364629413847?l=blastmedia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>BLASTmediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160777627557995435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25303695.post-1144080212556340492006-04-03T09:03:00.000-07:002006-04-03T09:37:41.316-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/1600/Me%20and%20Kevin%20from%20ET.1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1266/2642/320/Me%20and%20Kevin%20from%20ET.1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Well, it's Final Four weekend in Indianapolis, so some of the BLASTmedia crew made it downtown to enjoy the festivities. And there <span style="font-style: italic;">just happened</span> to be some members of the media present! Ever eager to discuss celebrity gossip, our very own Lindsey Groepper swooped in on <a href="http://et.tv.yahoo.com/about/bios/kfrazier/">Entertainment Tonight's</a> Kevin Frazier (far right) and a few friends.<br /><br />She says they didn't talk business, but we're not buying what she's selling...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25303695-114408021255634049?l=blastmedia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>BLASTmediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160777627557995435noreply@blogger.com0